Music will fill the air next week as the Milbank Middle School and high school bands and choirs present their annual spring concerts next week. Both concerts will be held in the Milbank High School Theater; both begin at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade... Read more
According to Mark Keeton, head coach of the Lady Bulldog golfers, after driving in the rain all morning, the girls were treated to a beautiful day of golf at Redfield on Saturday, May 3. Sisseton and Huron golfers also joined the invitational. As a team, Groton took first place... Read more
String of Vehicle Crimes Hits Milbank Area
Local News May 1, 2025 0
The Roberts County Sheriff, the Milbank Police Department, and the Big Stone County Sheriff all report their offices are pursuing investigations into a string of motor vehicle-related crimes and burglaries in the Milbank, Corona, Wilmot, Summit, and Ortonville areas. The incidents are believed to have occurred during the nights... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs fastpitch softball team faced formidable pitching on the road at Florence-Henry on Tuesday, April 29. The Lady Falcons, who claimed the 2024 Consolation Championship in the State B tournament, came out swinging. Milbank could not make much headway offensively, and they fell 10-0 in five. The... Read more
According to Kevin Schuelke of Grant County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service decided not to hold tornado siren testing across South Dakota this spring during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Schuelke said the drills are too important to skip, and he plans to conduct local testing. Municipalities in Grant... Read more
Milbank Sweeps Madison in Doubles
Milbank Area Tennis April 30, 2025 0
The Milbank Bulldogs won the 2025 Battle of the Bulldogs in tennis. Milbank posted a commanding 7-2 victory that was fueled by sweeping Madison in the doubles division. “All our boys were hitting hard shots and taking a lot of points up at the net,” commented Abbey Trapp, Milbank’s... Read more
Milbank Tennis Heats Up in Close Matches
Milbank Area Tennis April 29, 2025 0
Milbank traveled to Huron to compete in a triangular that also included Roncalli on Tuesday, April 22. Abbey Trapp, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “Everyone played with passion and heart. In singles against Huron, both Greg and Will played great and got wins. At No. 1 In doubles,... Read more
Time to taco bout the Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held at Lake Farley Park on Saturday, May 3. All events are Free! The festival starts at 2 p.m. and keeps going until 10:30 p.m. Everyone is Welcome! Check out the mex-citing food and unique items... Read more
Students of the Rausch Music Studio performed in their Spring Recital at the Abbey of the Hills on Sunday, April 27. Vocal selections were performed, along with pieces on piano, flute, clarinet, and guitar. Row 1:Joseph Serocki, Gareth Rausch, Josiah Stahl, Makenzie Stahl, Izabela Serocki, Victoria Serocki, and Natalie... Read more
Anthony St. Martin was named the winner of the Spirit-Sportsmanship Award at South Dakota’s Special Olympics 2025 State Basketball Tournament. Anthony was selected from the entire school-age division. Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank said, “Anthony was nominated by our coaching staff along with other coaches. Anthony truly displays... Read more
